Waec Model Questions Vol1 2018 Chemistry Question 21

Practice objective / multiple choice question 21 from the 2018 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Chemistry examination.

Waec Model Questions Vol1 2018 Chemistry Objective / Multiple Choice Hard Difficulty
Question 21 WAEC_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2018 • CHEMISTRY • objective

An ore contains 68% iron by mass. The ore is processed as follows: (i) magnetic separation removes 15% of the ore mass, and the removed portion contains 90% iron; (ii) the remaining ore is roasted, losing 5% of its mass (iron content remains unchanged); (iii) the roasted ore is reduced to obtain pure iron with a 98% recovery. What percentage of iron is obtained relative to the original ore mass?

Answer Options

A. 55.2
B. 48.6
Correct Answer C. 53.4
D. 60.0
Correct Answer
C
Correct Option:
53.4

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This is Waec Model Questions Vol1 2018 Chemistry Question 21. It is one of the objective questions from the 2018 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Chemistry examination.

Difficulty level: Hard .

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